What is Sahih al-Bukhari 634 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan)), narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:, states: "The reward of the congregational prayer is twenty seven times greater (than that of the prayer offered by a person alone)."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 634 in the Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #634

Call to Prayers (Adhaan)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

قَالَ شُعَيْبٌ وَحَدَّثَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ تَفْضُلُهَا بِسَبْعٍ وَعِشْرِينَ دَرَجَةً‏.‏

The reward of the congregational prayer is twenty seven times greater (than that of the prayer offered by a person alone).

Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:

Context

In this hadith, `Abdullah bin `Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the immense reward of congregational prayer, stating that it is twenty-seven times greater than praying alone. This highlights the importance of community in worship and the spiritual benefits of praying together. The takeaway is that participating in congregational prayers strengthens the bonds among Muslims and enhances their spiritual experience.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, making an effort to attend congregational prayers can foster a sense of community and belonging. It encourages individuals to prioritize their spiritual well-being and connect with fellow worshippers, enhancing their overall experience of daily salah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the significance of congregational prayer and its greater reward compared to individual prayer.

Prayer